Clear, practical pediatric guidance about coughs, colds, congestion, respiratory symptoms, home care, and when a child should be evaluated.
Parents often call it the RSV vaccine for babies, but infant RSV protection is actually a long-acting antibody. Dr. G explains Beyfortus, Enflonsia...
Read Article →RSV often starts like a cold but can become more serious in young infants. Dr. G explains RSV symptoms, breathing warning signs, home care, and whe...
Read Article →RSV is usually contagious for several days, but babies may spread the virus longer than adults. Dr. G explains how long RSV can remain contagious a...
Read Article →RSV can cause a wet or congested cough and sometimes wheezing, but there is no single “RSV cough.” Dr. G explains what parents may hear—and the bre...
Read Article →RSV often starts like a cold and may worsen during the first several days before improving. Dr. G explains the typical RSV timeline, how long the c...
Read Article →Most babies with RSV recover at home, but trouble breathing, dehydration, decreased alertness or worsening symptoms can mean it is time for urgent ...
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Coughs & Colds
Coughs are extremely common in children, but some deserve medical attention. Dr. G explains common causes, safe ways to help at home, and the warni...
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Coughs & Colds
That seal-like barking cough may be croup. Dr. G explains what croup sounds like, what stridor means, what you can do at home, and when breathing s...
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Coughs & Colds
Wondering what you can safely give your child for a cough? Learn which remedies actually help, which medicines are not recommended for young childr...
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Coughs & Colds
RSV and the common cold often begin with similar symptoms, making it difficult to tell them apart. Learn the key differences, when to worry, and wh...
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Coughs & Colds
Most childhood coughs are caused by viral infections and improve with time, but knowing when a cough requires medical evaluation can be challenging...
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Coughs & Colds
Most childhood colds improve on their own, but it can be difficult to know what's normal and when symptoms are lasting too long. This guide explain...
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Coughs & Colds
Does green or yellow mucus mean your child needs antibiotics? Learn why mucus changes color during a cold, when antibiotics may be appropriate, and...
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Coughs & Colds
Nighttime coughing is common in children. Learn why lying down can make a cough worse, what causes repeated coughing at night, what parents can saf...
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